Justin Brous, a spring 2021 graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma's athletic training graduate program, recently took second place at the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) annual quiz bowl competition. Ten students representing each of the NATA districts across the country competed for the top placements, including cash awards for the respective schools' athletic training programs.
"Justin was chosen by his UCO teammates to represent the Mid America Athletic Trainers’ Association, Oklahoma and UCO in the National Quiz Bowl," said Ed Sunderland, UCO athletic training program coordinator and instructor.
"We are very proud of him and his accomplishment of taking second place. The $500 he won will help with needed funds to support the next group of students in our program and showcases the quality of educational opportunities provided to our students."
The quiz bowl was held virtually as part of the NATA annual convention in June. Students answered questions on a variety of topics related to the athletic training field using the online Kahoot! Platform, while spectators watched via Zoom. Brous received a $500 stipend for UCO's program as part of his second-place finish.
The graduate athletic training program at Central provides students with the knowledge and skills to meet the Board of Certification Inc. requirements for national certification as an athletic trainer. It prepares professionals to serve in a variety of sports medicine employment settings. The program is accredited by the national Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
For more information about the athletic training program, visit www.uco.edu/programs/jcgs/ceps/master-of-science-in-athletic-training.